KJV ORIGINAL
Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Has God punished Israel as severely as He punished their enemies? Has Israel been destroyed in the same way as those who were destroyed by God's hand?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pointing out that God's discipline of His people Israel is much gentler than His judgment on their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about Israel's future restoration after exile. Israel had been conquered and scattered by foreign nations like Assyria and Babylon as God's judgment for their disobedience. However, Isaiah is emphasizing that God's punishment of Israel was measured and purposeful, unlike His complete destruction of Israel's oppressive enemies.
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